Legend Widukind
charlemagne (742–814) receiving submission of witikind @ paderborn in 785, ary scheffer (1795–1858). versailles.
numerous legends developed around widukind s life; appeared saintly figure (becoming blessed widukind ) , builder of many churches. later assumed have died in 808; feast day commemorated on january 6.
according legend, widukind experienced vision led conversion. disguised beggar, spying on charlemagne s troop camp during easter. witnessed priest performing holy sacrifice of mass , priest holding beautiful child during consecration. astonishment, people receive communion , priest give same child each person. widukind dumbfounded scenario , went beg outside, following end of mass. 1 of emperor s servants recognized widukind behind disguise – due odd formation of 1 of fingers – , widukind captured. interrogated , confessed spying on charlemagne s camp purpose of becoming better acquainted christian faith. later confessed divine vision had seen. emperor concluded god had given widukind grace of witnessing divine child, jesus, behind sacred host of mass. widukind renounced worship of pagan idols.
according myth, widukind rode black horse before baptism , white horse afterwards. white or black horse can found on many flags , coats of arms in england, former kingdom of hanover, germany (state flags of north rhine-westphalia , lower saxony, herford coat of arms), , netherlands (flag of twente).
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